Overview
Advisor - Water Quality Permitting Strategy - 31813
We are seeking an experienced advisor to join the Water Quality Permitting Strategy Team within the Environment & Business (E&B) department. This role is an exciting opportunity to be at the centre of the Environment Agency to improve England’s water quality. The tasks will be varied but will focus on regulation of water discharge activities.
Team and context
You’ll join the Environment and Business, Water Regulation – Water Quality Permitting Strategy Team. We’re a national dispersed team who use evidence, engagement and innovation to support delivery, influence policy and secure resources for regulation of the water industry and wider water sector. We collaborate with National and Area teams to deliver impactful regulatory permitting strategies. We promote a positive, inclusive, and supportive culture where everyone feels valued.
Responsibilities
* Develop permitting strategies to address complex water quality issues across industries.
* Create and embed evidence-based policies to improve regulatory outcomes.
* Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to align permitting with environmental challenges.
* Streamline processes and adopt digital tools to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
* Lead and/or support complex water quality permitting projects to meet legal and environmental standards.
* Develop and implement long-term strategic approaches to water regulation.
* Be customer-focused, seeking opportunities to work with others across government, other Agencies, industry and environmental bodies.
* Analyse water quality data to inform policy and permitting approaches.
* Drive innovation and continuous improvement in regulatory practices.
* Be flexible and creative, sometimes working in unfamiliar territory and without established processes or guidance to base decisions on.
* Receive support from specialists within the team and wider organisation.
Experience and skills required
Technical expertise:
* A degree (or equivalent) in environmental science, water management, or related field.
* Strong knowledge of water quality legislation, policies and standards.
* Experience in water quality permitting, wastewater discharge regulation or environmental permitting.
Collaboration and communication:
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage with diverse stakeholders.
* Enthusiasm and experience of working collaboratively and creatively to deliver innovation.
* Ability to effectively communicate and engage people to motivate action and to resolve conflicts and challenges, both internally and externally.
* Commitment to promoting diversity and fostering an inclusive workplace.
Project Management:
* Proven ability to manage complex projects and deliver results within deadlines.
* Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Personal Effectiveness:
* Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Other information
You’ll have an EA Office base location; as a national role the working location is flexible / hybrid. Some travel and overnights may be required. We recognise the challenges that people with protected characteristics may experience on the job market and are committed to an inclusive employer with equal opportunities.
Everyone is required to hold an Incident Management role, and appropriate training will be given. If you consent to being held on a reserve list, we’ll hold your details for 6 months and may offer you an alternative post in the future. Interviews will be held via MS Teams within three weeks of the closing date. For questions please contact Ben Bradford (ben.bradford@environment-agency.gov.uk).
Application and compliance notes
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome flexible working patterns including job share. We have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. The Environment Agency is a Non-Departmental Public Body and uses government frameworks for external recruitment needs.
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